Artichoke and Eggplant Skewers

We use frozen artichoke hearts for convenience. Use fresh baby artichoke hearts, if you like, but blanch them first in boiling water with lemon juice for eight minutes or just until barely tender; quarter and arrange on skewers. Serve with Tzatziki.

We use frozen artichoke hearts for convenience. Use fresh baby artichoke hearts, if you like, but blanch them first in boiling water with lemon juice for eight minutes or just until barely tender; quarter and arrange on skewers. Serve with Tzatziki.

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano

4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 garlic cloves, minced

6 frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and quartered

24 (1-inch) cubes eggplant (about 3/4 pound)

24 cherry tomatoes

Cooking spray

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Lemon wedges (optional)

Nutritional Information

Calories 45

Fat 2.5g

Satfat 0.3g

Monofat 1.7g

Polyfat 0.3g

Protein 1.1g

Carbohydrate 5.7g

Fiber 2.4g

Cholesterol 0.0mg

Iron 0.3mg

Sodium 80mg

Calcium 14mg

Calories 45

Fat 2.5g

Satfat 0.3g

Monofat 1.7g

Polyfat 0.3g

Protein 1.1g

Carbohydrate 5.7g

Fiber 2.4g

Cholesterol 0.0mg

Iron 0.3mg

Sodium 80mg

Calcium 14mg

How to Make It

Step 1

Prepare grill to medium-high heat.

Step 2

Combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl; stir well with a whisk.

Step 3

Thread artichoke hearts, eggplant, and tomatoes alternately onto each of 8 (10-inch) skewers. Place skewers on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 6 minutes or until tender, turning frequently. Place skewers on a platter; brush with juice mixture. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.